Descending the Hill on a Push Car Shortline Ry Showing Three Elevations

Descending the Hill on a Push Car Shortline Ry Showing Three Elevations

Creator

Poley, H. S. (Horace Swartley)

Date

[between 1891 and 1911]

Summary

View of men who ride on a push car down the Colorado Springs & Cripple Creek District Railroad tracks. Three levels of tracks are visible. Trees cover the rocky mountain landscape. A tunnel that goes through possibly Looping A Mountain is in the distance.

Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.

Reproduction Available for Purchase

Yes (digital reproduction)

Related Material

Image File: ZZR700171267

Notes

Condition: emulsion chipping on edge of glass negative.; Photographic reproduction of a photoprint by A. J. Harlan.; Title etched on glass negative with "A. J. Harlan Photo. Colo. Springs Colo."; Vintage photographic print.; Written on back of print: "C. S.& C. C. Ry. Descending the Hill on a Push Car, Short Line Ry. Showing three elevations",; R7001712676

Filename

00171267.tif

We Invite Your Comments

See an error or omission? Spot a person or place that's unidentified? Send an email to whgclerks using the domain denverlibrary.org. Be sure to include as much detail as possible, including the source of your information so we can respond properly. Thanks!